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AJ03 SOA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,746 mi
Last recorded140,746 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 SOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 140,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2018 133,939 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 133,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 126,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 126,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,653 miles

N/S/R Tyre has age cracks

slight misting of oil around engine

Fail 19 Jul 2016 115,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R Tyre has age cracks

slight misting of oil around engine

Pass 11 Aug 2015 108,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 108,347 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

advise wear on front pads and brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,925 miles

advise poor condition of front brake discs (worn)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise poor condition of front brake discs (worn)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 80,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 72,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake disks worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,629 miles

front brake disks worn

Pass 25 Jul 2009 600,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2006 30,439 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low (not below 5mm on test)

n/s door mirror slight damage

o/s/r lamp lens damage(not obmitting white light)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AJ03 SOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 SOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ03 SOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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